St. Thomas Travel Guide

Swansea

A waterfront residential building complex with multiple balconies and a calm body of water in the foreground.
Photo by Andrew Davis (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A beach with a rocky shoreline, waves, and distant industrial structures.
Photo by Kevin Trahar (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A cable-stayed bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by David Luther Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A wide urban road with a pedestrian sidewalk, a red construction barrier, and a modern bridge in the background.
Photo by Deborah Tilley (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A marina with several sailboats docked, a bridge in the background, and a building with a sign.
Photo by David Luther Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Things to do

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

฿3,538
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
Swansea Hidden Gems

Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

฿663
per traveller
Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

฿442
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

฿1,039
per adult
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

฿9,730
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

฿6,192
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
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Top hotels in St. Thomas

Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,967 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,967
฿3,560 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was delightful, the hotel was very clean and the staff very helpful, would stay again, only downside was the prices in the bar but other than that could not fault the hotel, very modern"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
ibis Swansea

ibis Swansea

3 out of 5
A483 Fabian Way Swansea Wales
The price is ฿1,703 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿1,703
฿2,044 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent staff quite and clean place."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

ibis Swansea
Ice House Apartments

Ice House Apartments

4 out of 5
Kings Road Swansea Wales
The price is ฿3,588 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,588
฿4,306 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dylan Thomas Centre and The Environment Centre ...
Ice House Apartments
Swansea Waterfront View Windmill Terrace

Swansea Waterfront View Windmill Terrace

3 out of 5
62 Windmill Terrace Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,885 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,885
฿8,457 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Plantasia and Pennard Golf Course are located ...
Swansea Waterfront View Windmill Terrace
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is ฿3,117 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,117
฿3,741 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (742 reviews)
"The Delta Hotels by Marriott proved to be an excellent last-minute choice for our stay on 25-26 September 2026. The hotel's location is a real highlight. It's within easy walking distance of the city centre, Swansea Marina & the seafront, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. It was also ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel

4 out of 5
The Kingsway Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,939 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,939
฿3,527 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel needs updating, looking very tired. Was on the 7th floor only 1 lift working. Gym and pool not available. Location is good for Central Swansea"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

The Dragon Hotel
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Where to stay in St. Thomas

Find the best St. Thomas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone structure with a water feature and a yellow sculpture.
Photo by Colin Smith
Open Photo by Colin Smith

Castle

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Pennard Golf Course and Grand Theatre while you're in town.

Mumbles

If you're spending some time in Mumbles, Swansea Bay and Swansea Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with clear skies, distant hills, and sparse vegetation.
Photo by Vicky
Open Photo by Vicky

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, the sun shining over the water, and a distant island.
Photo by Gareth Bickerton
Open Photo by Gareth Bickerton

Uplands

Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Guildhall or Swansea Beach while you're exploring the area.

A blue boat stranded on a muddy riverbank with a town in the background.
Photo by Lesbardd
Open Photo by Lesbardd

Llanrhidian Higher

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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